Shanghai – November 24, 2020 – BearingPoint will present ETM.next, its cutting-edge solution for equipment and tools management at bauma China, the largest and most important construction industry trade show in Asia, taking place in Shanghai on November 24 – 27, 2020.

In response to the challenges and trends in the construction industry, such as low productivity on-site, insufficient utilization rates of equipment, and digitalization of processes, BearingPoint has launched ETM.next. The equipment and tools management solution is fully integrated into the SAP landscape and offers next-generation features: a webshop, a comprehensive planning board, a native mobile app, and IoT integration, including geo-fencing.

Developed under the umbrella of a Joint Strategic Partner Co-Innovation Program by SAP and BearingPoint, ETM.next has already been certified by SAP and is available in the SAP App Center. ETM.next is considered as an outstanding example of an industry cloud partner solution meeting the IT architecture demands of tomorrow as part of the Intelligent Enterprise Model. ETM.next can be used as a stand-alone cloud solution or connected to a client’s SAP ERP and is S/4 HANA ready.

Key features of the ETM.next:

  • Picture-guided web shop makes it easy to identify and request the right item without spending too much time for search
  • Planning board supports employees in their day-to-day business and helps reduce stock through optimized planning
  • Site overview helps site managers see all required information at a glance and supports the reduction of the rental cost
  • Yard overview helps to manage the storage location and to leverage equipment utilization
  • Handovers support picking, issuing & receiving of rentals and are digitalizing paper-based site and yard processes
  • ETM.next’s versatile and customizable billing supports every step on the way
  • IoT integration – be ready for telematics, geo-fencing, asset track & trace
Donald Wachs, global leader Business Services at BearingPoint

ETM.next covers the end-to-end process for fleet and rental use cases for our customers, providing comprehensive digital solutions for requesting, planning, dispatching, and billing as well as full life-cycle management for critical assets. ETM.next is also a great proof point of how we co-innovate with SAP in the industry cloud. We joined forces to help customers create smart, best-run businesses. ETM.next is a lighthouse solution demonstrating the power of our joint partnership.

Donald Wachs, global leader Business Services at BearingPoint

BearingPoint will conduct three rounds of workshop sessions at the fair on November 25, 2020, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. BearingPoint will introduce how ETM.next supports clients’ equipment and tool management and how it simplifies and digitalizes daily business processes. The following are the workshop schedules:

  • Round 1: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (Presentation in English)
  • Round 2: 2:30pm – 3:30pm (Presentation in Chinese)
  • Round 3: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (Presentation in Chinese)

Tunde Laleye, Partner and General Manager at BearingPoint China, will speak about how the ETM.next solution supports equipment and tool management.

Tunde Laleye, Partner and General Manager at BearingPoint China

We are very pleased to present our ETM.next solution at bauma China. For the Chinese market, ETM solutions have outstanding importance, and I am very happy that we have the opportunity to showcase our solution to customers at the trade fair and demonstrate what sets ETM.next apart from current ETM solutions. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our booth in Shanghai!

Tunde Laleye, Partner and General Manager at BearingPoint China

Visit us at our booth Hall N1, No.869.

More information on ETM.next by BearingPoint.

About BearingPoint

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three business units: The first unit covers the advisory business with a clear focus on five key areas to drive growth across all regions. The second unit provides IP-driven managed services beyond SaaS and offers business critical services to its clients supporting their business success. The third unit provides the software for successful digital transformation and regulatory requirements. It is also designed to explore innovative business models with clients and partners by driving the financing and development of start-ups and leveraging ecosystems.

BearingPoint's clients include many of the world's leading companies and government organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 70 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.

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